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His hatred for alcohol is too personal’: Mzansi weighs in on Bheki Cele’s comments on alcohol ban extension

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On Monday, the police minister had tongues wagging on social media, following his latest comments on the ban of alcohol sales in SA.

People of Mzansi are experiencing a shortage of alcohol during the 21-day lockdown period and the last thing they want to hear is police minister Bheki Cele gloating over the prohibition – LOL!

On Monday, the police minister had tongues wagging on social media, following his latest comments on the ban of alcohol sales in SA.

With the national lockdown on its 12th day, Cele told City Press that alcohol sales should be shut down even after the lockdown.

“My first prize would be that we shut down alcohol, but I know we cannot do that. Nothing tells me that taking alcohol will make life easier.

“For SA, alcohol has not been the only issue when it comes to regulations relating to the Covid-19. Murder has gone down in SA. Even in the butcher of the republic, the Western Cape, murder numbers have really gone down. The impact of the reduction of alcohol has had an impact on ordinary crime, especially violent crime.”

Murder, rape, assault, hijackings and robbery cases have dropped significantly during the nationwide lockdown, police minister Bheki Cele said on…

Cele also said rape, assault, hijackings and robbery cases had dropped significantly during the nationwide lockdown.

“Murder cases dropped from 326 to 94; rape cases dropped from 699 to 101; cases of assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm dropped from 2,673 to 456; and trio crimes dropped from 8,853 to 2,098,” Cele said in a statement.

However, on social media, Cele’s alcohol ban extension comments left a bitter taste for some while others agree with him.

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57-year-old man becomes SA’s 12th Covid-19 death as cases climbThere are now 1,686 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in SA, with 12 deaths. Image: GALLO IMAGES/AFP/BERND THISSENSA has recorded its 12th Covid-19 death, as cases climbed to 1,686. The health ministry said on Monday night that a 57-year-old man from the Western Cape had died.The man was admitted to hospital on April 5.”He had co-morbidities that included diabetes and ischaemic heart disease,” said health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize.”We convey our condolences to the family of the deceased. We must also not forget to appreciate the health workers that treated the deceased patient.” Mkhize also confirmed that there were 31 new Covid-19 cases recorded since Sunday night, taking the total from 1,655 to 1,686.So far, 58,098 tests have been conducted countrywide.Of the positive cases, 713 have been in Gauteng, 462 in the Western Cape, 257 in KwaZulu-Natal and 89 in the Free State, while 77 cases were unallocated.KZN has recorded the most deaths – seven – followed by the Western Cape with three. There has been one death each in Gauteng and the Free State.Six of the 12 people to have died were 80 or older, two were in the 70s, one in her 60s and one in his 50s. Two people were in their 40s, with the youngest being 46.Six were male and six were female.illovuonline.news.blog 🇿🇦🌍
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Ramaphosa sends message of support to UK’s JohnsonCitizen ReporterThe president sent support to Johnson and to the people of the United Kingdom in a tweet posted on Tuesday.Following the news that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been admitted to intensive care after being hospitalised with coronavirus, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took to Twiter to share his message of support for the PM.“Wishing Prime Minister Boris Johnson a full and speedy recovery, and sending our support to him and to the people of the United Kingdom. We are going through a most challenging period but we shall overcome. Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones at this time,” tweeted Ramaphosa on Tuesday.His Downing Street office said in a press release issued on Monday: “Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.“The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise for him where necessary.”The prime minister was moved in case he needed to use a ventilator, the government added.Johnson was admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital in London on Sunday with a temperature and a cough after testing positive for coronavirus on March 27, becoming the most high-profile world leader infected with the disease that has spread rapidly across the globe.The 55-year-old had been self-isolating in his Downing Street flat but on Sunday evening was driven to a nearby state-run hospital on the advice of his doctor.Officials said it was a “precautionary step” but questions had earlier been raised about whether the Conservative leader could still run the country.The British government was criticised for initially refusing to follow other European countries in requiring people to stay home as the virus spread.And Johnson himself said in early March that he was still shaking hands with people.But two weeks ago he ordered a nationwide lockdown and Britain is now in the grip of a serious outbreak.Over 50,000 cases and more than 5,000 deaths have been recorded so far, with the latest daily toll of 439.illovuonline.news.blog 🇿🇦🌍
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Much-loved presenter and actress, Vinoliah Mashego, has passed away

By Chris Fallen

07-04-2020

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– The Mashego family has confirmed the passing of one of our greatest legends, Vinoliah Mashego

One of Mzansi’s best-loved icons, Vinoliah Mashego, has passed away at age 57.

The Mashego family confirmed the sad news today.

Mashego is said to have passed away suddenly in her sleep.

The star had recently being back on TV screens as a presenter on one of the Moja Love TV channel’s shows.

People around the country are devastated at the sudden loss of the beautiful Mashego, who was also an accomplished actress.

She was one of the original cast members of Generations and enjoyed a long stint presenting the super-popular Friday night youth show, Jam Alley.

One tweep wrote, “Rest in peace, V-Mash. Heaven has gained an angel.”

Maverick Ndlovu said, “Iyo bangani iyo! She owned Friday night television. V-Mash was good at this presenting thing. Trailblazer and icon. May your soul rest in power. RIP V-Mash.”

Another tweep said, “Ama2000s will never understand the awesomeness of Jam Alley. It was my dream to eat a Jam Alley choc car. Rest in peace V-Mash.”

Ray Mosoeu wrote, “One of the best memories I’ll forever cherish is listening to her in the make-up room at the studio about how Mabrrr and her had so much fun.”

“And she’d say, ‘Ouh how I miss that woman.’ Now we’re going to live on that peak of ‘Ouh how we miss V-Mash.'”

Mokone Dlamini called Mashego the original It girl of Mzansi and very deservedly so.

The star is survived by her son.

Rest in peace, V-Mash.

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Trevor Noah says he got ‘death threats’ for interviewing Bill Gates

06-04-2020
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This comes after News24 reported on Saturday that Gates had proposed to test a ‘vaccine’ in Africa, which turned out not to be true.

Daily Show host Trevor Noah says he has been receiving death threats for interviewing American billionaire Bill Gates about the initiatives his foundation has funded in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

This comes after News24 reported on Saturday that Gates proposed to test a “vaccine” in Africa, which turned out not to be true.
For News24 to make such mistake. A shame.

“On Saturday, we published a story about philanthropist Bill Gates’ support for SA with Covid-19. We wrongly reported that Gates wants to test a ‘vaccine in Africa,” said News24 on their Twitter account.

“This is false. The Gates Foundation will support SA with testing kits and research. We apologise for the mistake,” they added.

The tweet prompted the New York-based comedian to comment, saying: “Now I see why I’ve been getting death threats for interviewing Bill”.

News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson said the matter would be investigated and they would take action if necessary.

The matter also prompted responses from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and numerous other prominent figures.

The interview had sparked a major debate on Gates’ relief efforts and Noah – an African – being the one who interviewed him amid outrage over two French doctors’ suggestion for drug trials to be done in Africa.

Responding to one of his critics, Noah said: “Where in this entire interview do you hear either of us saying a vaccine will be tested in Africa? Are you confusing us with those French doctors or are you just trying to get retweets?”

It was evident that Noah may not have been aware of the News24 report.
Or he was aware,we don’t know his intentions.

EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi added to the furore and commented on Gates’ education qualifications, saying nothing qualified him to lead debates on vaccines and medical responses.

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Prayers for Zwelinzima Vavi as coronavirus lands him in hospital

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SA Federation of Trade Unions general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has been admitted to hospital after catching coronavirus. Prominent labour movement leader Zwelinzima Vavi has been admitted to hospital after contracting Covid-19.This was confirmed by Vavi’s long-time trade union comrade Irvin Jim on social media on Sunday evening.

“Comrades, friends, in the recent past all of us had to contend, in NUMSA, SAFTU, SRWP, UF with sad news that one of our own leaders Zv (Vavi) tested positive with this notorious global epidemic (Covid-19). He is admitted, we wish him victory and his family against these notorious virus [sic],” Jim, the secretary-general of National Union of Metalworkers, posted on Twitter.

The revelation came after Vavi, the general secretary of SA Federation of Trade Unions, announced on Thursday that he had tested positive for the highly infectious coronavirus. The firebrand leader on Saturday released a video of himself in which he was sweating heavily.

“Corona have [sic] finally met its match, stands no chance, none whatsoever. It’s going to be defeated. It’s going to be chased out of this body. Is going to die outside. We are made of a sterner stuff and we will be the last to stand. It will fall. It must fall. It will fall,” said Vavi.While some Twitter users wished Vavi a speedy recovery and others promised to pray for him, one took Jim to task for having “took time to release the statement”.“Vavi has been admitted this evening I was directly involved and aware about the process him and his family deserve privacy and I talk only when it’s necessary keep your politics of time to yourself we wish him speed recovery,” Jim responded

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SA Lockdown: Bridal couple and guests arrested on wedding day

5 April 2020
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A bridal couple, their priest and over 40 guests have been arrested outside Richards Bay.

JOHANNESBURG – A bridal couple, their priest and over 40 guests have been arrested outside Richards Bay on their wedding.

They have been apprehended for contravening lockdown regulations restricting the gatherings of people.

SAPS National Spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo says the senior public prosecutor will guide the police on charges the suspects will face.

“People are still taking chances, not realising the seriousness of this virus,” Naidoo said.

“For now, I don’t think they can have any reasonable explanation for continuing with that wedding. We will be interviewing each one individually.

“The charges will be put to them, they have definitely contravened the regulations of the Disaster Management Act.

“The prosecutor will guide us on exactly which charges will be preferred against them. I don’t think we can be expecting any explanation from them at this point in time unless we have spoken to the senior prosecutor.”

A video of their arrest has gone viral on social media.

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Coronavirus: Twins born during India lockdown named ‘Corona and Covid’

The siblings – a girl and a boy – were born in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh during an ongoing nationwide lockdown.

06 April 2020
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The twins were born during the ongoing nationwide lockdown across India.

A couple in India have named their twins born amid the global coronavirus pandemic Corona and Covid.

The siblings – a girl and a boy – were born to Preeti and Vinay Verma in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh on 27 March during the ongoing nationwide lockdown, according to NDTV.

“The delivery happened after facing several difficulties and therefore, my husband and I wanted to make the day memorable,” the twins’ 27-year-old mother told news agency Press Trust of India.

How is India coping with lockdown?

She said the coronavirus was “dangerous and life-threatening”, but the COVID-19 outbreak had also made people focus on sanitation, hygiene and instil other good habits.

“When the hospital staff also started calling the babies Corona and Covid, we finally decided to name them after the pandemic,” she added.

The twins were born at Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in the state capital, Raipur.

The couple, originally from Uttar Pradesh, live in a rented house in the Purani Basti area of the city.

They said the names would remind them about the hardships they faced during the lockdown.

The lockdown in India has effectively kept 1.3 billion Indians at home for all but essential trips to places like markets or pharmacies.

There have been more than 3,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the country, including 86 deaths.

But some health experts say India could be weeks away from a surge that could overwhelm its already strained public health system.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a three-week lockdown across the country on 24 March to prevent the spread of the virus.

The lockdown, which the PM says is necessary to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe, has brought further hardship to the poor. Many have lost their jobs, families are low on food and homeless shelters are overflowing.

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UPDATE: There are now 1655 confirmed cases of #COVID-19. An increase of 70 new cases. We’re saddened to announce that there is an increase in number of deaths,our deepest condolences.

SA’s lockdown ‘could last until August’, claims new report

A research article from a group of consultants suggests that South Africa’s lockdown could last for months on end, based on the latest coronavirus data.

by Chris Fallen

2020-04-05
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We’ve all been left to speculate on whether the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa will be extended past the scheduled date of 17 April. Although President Ramaphosa recently avoided any notion that these strict measures could last longer than three weeks, it seems inevitable that things won’t return to normal by next Friday.

Will lockdown last longer than three weeks?In fact, the initial three-week lockdown period could resemble something like a three-month schedule. That’s according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) – . which said new infections in South Africa will only peak ‘at the beginning of June’.

The group suggested that restrictions will only be lifted somewhere between the end of June and the end of August, due to this factor.The almost unfathomable timescale would confine South Africans to their homes (excluding essential trips) for somewhere between 12-16 weeks, and we’ve only just chalked the first one off. We’re expecting further communication on this matter at some point this week, and any lockdown extension could upset certain sections of the population.

Things to “get worse, before they get better”In his letter to the public last week,Ramaphosa said that the most effective way to deal with coronavirus is to institute “stringent measures” in the form of a public lockdown. If he does have an unpopular decision to make, it will be one made within the best interests of South Africans in the fight against coronavirus.More than half of the world’s population are currently operating under lockdown. But SA’s tentative date for lifting restrictions – at the end of next week – is looking flimsier by the minute. It’s tough to see how schools will re-open, and the potential for malls to resume trading and sports to return in April has been minimised.With almost 1 600 coronavirus cases reported in South Africa, the death toll of nine remains relatively low. But with infections now being recorded in our sprawling townships, it’s likely these figures will eventually balloon. As Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has put it, this could very much be our “calm before the storm”.

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